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Dear Grands,

Luke 12:16-21, “And He told them a parable, saying, ‘The land of a rich man was very productive.
17 ‘And he began reasoning to himself, saying, “What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?”
18 ‘Then he said, “This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
19 ‘And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry.”‘
20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have prepared?’
21 “So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

What do you do to relax? Some people engage in household duties, like cutting grass and taking care of flowers. Others, prefer to read a book or research things on the Internet. People who are involved in mathematics or statistical things find it relaxing to find something different.

The man in Jesus’ parable was quite rich. You would think he would find it relaxing to avoid business elements. Instead, he elected to tear down the barns he had and build new ones. I’ve often wondered why he didn’t just build new barns and leave the old ones standing. Maybe it’s my frugal nature that thinks that.

Whatever your calculation regarding this rich man, Jesus called him a “fool.” The man’s foolishness had little-to-do with building. His problem was that he neglected the spiritual aspects of life –and death.

When I was young, I worked for a funeral home. I’ve seen the poorest of the poor and the richest of the rich. Death was the leveling factor to all of their lives. The LORD required the souls of those in both groups, even when they denied in life the reality of the LORD and His Word.

The basis of God calling the man a “fool,” lay in his neglect of spiritual matters –the chief matter being trust in the LORD Jesus Christ! Once life slips from us, all that truly matters is whether we have trusted Jesus as our Savior and Lord. Have you done this?

It’s not which church you attend; it’s not how nice you are to your neighbors; it’s not whether you have contributed to the physical needs of others. It’s totally whether you have trusted Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior of your life. Death comes unexpectedly! Even as I write, I am aware that this could be my last Grands Letter. So, I plead with you to repent of your sin and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You do this through prayer. Talk to Him as you would to me –only put your trust in HIM!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom

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